Seán Sherlock (Cork East, Labour)
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143. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the status of a bus shelter (details supplied).; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [32382/22]

Seán Sherlock (Cork East, Labour)
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144. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport the status of a bus shelter (details supplied). [32383/22]

Eamon Ryan (Dublin Bay South, Green Party)
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I propose to take Questions Nos. 143 and 144 together.

As Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport.  The National Transport Authority (NTA) has responsibility for the planning and development of public transport infrastructure, including the provision of bus stops/shelters. 

Noting the NTA's responsibility in the matter, I have referred the Deputy's questions to the NTA for a direct reply.  Please contact my private office if you do not receive a reply within 10 days.

Seán Sherlock (Cork East, Labour)
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145. To ask the Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport if consideration is being given to utilise the top of bus shelters for biodiversity and the growing of pollinator friendly flowers. [32384/22]

Eamon Ryan (Dublin Bay South, Green Party)
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As Minister for Transport, I have responsibility for policy and overall funding in relation to public transport.  The National Transport Authority (NTA) has statutory responsibility for the planning and development of public transport infrastructure, including the provision of bus stops/shelters. 

In light of the Authority's responsibility in this area, I have forwarded the Deputy's question regarding utilising the top of bus shelters for biodiversity, to the NTA for direct reply. Please advise my private office if you do not receive a response within ten working days.